Bus and Coach from Nottingham to Brighton: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Nottingham to Brighton

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Nottingham to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£10

tomorrow

£10

Sunday

£25

Monday

£10

Tuesday

Wednesday

£10

Thursday

£10

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	13:40	Nottingham	University South Entrance	21:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:40:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 27m	13:40	Nottingham	University South Entrance	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:40:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 27m
National Express	7h 13m	13:40	Nottingham	University South Entrance	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:40:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
FlixBus	9h 0m	23:30	Nottingham	University North Entrance	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	8h 45m	23:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 23:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 48m	13:55	Nottingham	University South Entrance	20:43	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:55:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 48m
National Express	7h 2m	13:55	Nottingham	University South Entrance	20:57	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:55:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 2m
National Express	7h 5m	13:55	Nottingham	University South Entrance	21:00	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:55:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	9h 15m	01:15	Nottingham	University North Entrance	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	9h 0m	23:30	Nottingham	University North Entrance	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 57m	07:05	Nottingham	North	15:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from North, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 07:05:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 57m
National Express	8h 22m	08:40	Nottingham	North	17:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from North, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:40:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m
National Express	7h 52m	07:05	Nottingham	North	14:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from North, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 07:05:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
National Express	8h 17m	08:40	Nottingham	North	16:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from North, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:40:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 17m
National Express	8h 10m	07:05	Nottingham	North	15:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from North, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 07:05:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Brighton via London, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 48m
  
  0
  
  09:00
  
  Nottingham
  Broadmarsh Coach Station
  
  11:40
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 09:00:00 to Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
- National Express
  
  2h 48m
  
  0
  
  12:00
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  14:48
  
  Brighton
  Patcham Place
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 12:00:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 48m
Travel Time is 2h 4m shorter, and you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	07:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	14:55	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:10:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 15m	13:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	20:15	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:00:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 0m	14:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:00	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 14:00:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	16:30	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	23:15	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:30:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 47m	07:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	14:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:10:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 10m	05:55	Nottingham	University South Entrance	13:05	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 05:55:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 50m	11:40	Nottingham	University South Entrance	19:30	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:40:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	6h 42m	16:40	Nottingham	University South Entrance	23:22	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:40:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 42m
FlixBus	9h 15m	01:15	Nottingham	University North Entrance	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	9h 0m	23:30	Nottingham	University North Entrance	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 7m	05:55	Nottingham	University South Entrance	13:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 05:55:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
National Express	7h 47m	11:40	Nottingham	University South Entrance	19:27	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:40:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	7h 20m	05:55	Nottingham	University South Entrance	13:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 05:55:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	8h 0m	11:40	Nottingham	University South Entrance	19:40	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:40:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	6h 53m	05:55	Nottingham	University South Entrance	12:48	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 05:55:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 53m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Nottingham to Brighton is £10 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Nottingham and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Nottingham and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 156 daily coaches from Nottingham to Brighton. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Nottingham and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 236 coaches from Nottingham to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Brighton, with 121 offers.

Facts about coaches from Nottingham to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 116 times every day by bus from Nottingham to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nottingham to Brighton starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	6h 13m
Earliest Coach	01:15
Latest Coach	22:45
Daily Bus Connections	116 Ø
Distance	247.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Nottingham to Brighton

Every day, 116 buses from 2 coach companies leave Nottingham for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£12

Saturday 06/12

£12

Sunday 07/12

£25

Monday 08/12

£15

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£30

Thursday 11/12

£10

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£30

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

£13

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£17

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£38

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Nottingham to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nottingham to Brighton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £10, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Nottingham to Brighton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £25.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nottingham to Brighton, with £10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Nottingham to Brighton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Nottingham to Brighton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Nottingham to Brighton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Nottingham to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Nottingham to Brighton

These are the most booked bus companies between Nottingham to Brighton from our users.

National Express from Nottingham to Brighton

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Nottingham to Brighton:

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	6h 13m
Earliest Coach	02:30
Last Coach	22:45
Daily Connections	114 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Nottingham and Brighton

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Nottingham and Brighton.

Station Street

Broadmarsh Coach Station

Broad Marsh Shopping Centre 49

University South Entrance

University South Entrance (Stop UN07)

Trent University

Clifton

Queens Medical Centre

South Rd

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Nottingham to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Nottingham to Brighton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nottingham to Brighton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Nottingham to Brighton? Or which bus companies serve the route Nottingham to Brighton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Nottingham to Brighton bus

How much does a Nottingham - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Nottingham - Brighton bus trip is available from £10 and takes 7h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Nottingham to Brighton?

The connection Nottingham to Brighton is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £52. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Nottingham - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Nottingham to Brighton is offered by roughly 116 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Nottingham take?

The quickest coach from Nottingham to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 6h 13m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £11. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nottingham to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Nottingham at 01:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Nottingham to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Nottingham at 22:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Nottingham - Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Nottingham to Brighton can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Nottingham and Brighton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Brighton from Nottingham?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Nottingham Brighton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Nottingham Brighton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Nottingham to Brighton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Nottingham to Brighton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Nottingham and to Brighton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Nottingham and to Brighton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!